How to travel from Omaha to San Francisco, United States of America

The distance between Omaha and San Francisco is around 1,447 miles (2,329km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Omaha to San Francisco by plane, subway, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Francisco (SFO).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    $395
Operated by

United Airlines

+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Denver then Los Angeles and then to San Francisco.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $315
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Denver then take the train to Richmond.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $275
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to San Francisco.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance1,667 miles (2,683km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Omaha and San Francisco

There are several options for getting from Omaha to San Francisco by plane, subway, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $275 and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $395.

The distance between Omaha and San Francisco is around 1,447 miles (2,329km).

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Omaha and San Francisco by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Omaha to San Francisco is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx $395.

The cheapest way to travel between Omaha and San Francisco, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $275 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Omaha and San Francisco. We recommend that you fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Francisco (SFO). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Omaha and San Francisco. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Omaha to San Francisco. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Denver, Denver and Los Angeles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.

Express Arrow and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Omaha and San Francisco. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Omaha and San Francisco. Flights depart from Omaha (OMA) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO). The flight takes around 4hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Omaha and San Francisco with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4hrs.

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta and Frontier Airlines fly between Omaha and San Francisco. Flights depart from Omaha (OMA) and and arrive into San Francisco (SFO). These flights usually take around 4hrs.

The flight from Omaha to San Francisco typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Omaha (OMA) and and arrive into San Francisco (SFO).

The closest major airport to San Francisco is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from San Francisco. Oakland International Airport (OAK) (OAK) and Buchanan Field (CCR) (CCR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Omaha and San Francisco. The distance is around 1,667 miles (2,683km) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Omaha to San Francisco is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around $395.

How do I get from Omaha to San Francisco

Compare travel optionsbetween Omaha and San Francisco

Transport options from Omaha to San Francisco
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 40m
$395
once daily2,332km (1,449 miles)
Fly to Oakland (OAK)4h 60m
$350
once daily2,329km (1,447 miles)
Plane and Train6hrs
$325
once daily2,368km (1,471 miles)
Bus
1 day 19h
$315
once daily3,234km (2,009 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 19h
$275
once daily3,116km (1,936 miles)
Bus to Denver, Co, Train2 days 18h
$275
once daily3,122km (1,940 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
$305
on demand2,683km (1,667 miles)

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Airports near San Francisco

The following major airports near San Francisco offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (18km) from San Francisco
OAK
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
International Airport
Distance
12 miles (20km) from San Francisco
CCR
Buchanan Field (CCR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
25 miles (40km) from San Francisco